What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in AncoraThemes Playful playful allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Playful: from n/a through <= 1.19.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Playful by AncoraThemes versions 1.19.0 and earlier contain a vulnerability that allows an attacker to read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service availability. The vulnerability requires specific network conditions to exploit but does not require authentication or user interaction. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 1.19.0 as soon as possible.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service availability without authentication.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Unauthorized access to sensitive information, content tampering, or service disruption affecting site availability.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access; specific attack complexity conditions must be met.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
December 18, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated